healthy... the tasty way
With the colder fall weather, smoothies are not my breakfast staple anymore (hello, yummy oatmeal!). However, when I work out in the morning, I still favour a smoothie since it is the only thing that is quick enough and that doesn’t weight me down if I work out half an hour after drinking it (not eating anything before working out is definitely not an option for me).
The perfect cupcakes for an Halloween party… … or for a sweet treat any time of the year! I had the sudden urge to make cupcakes this weekend and flipped through my cookbooks for ideas. I liked the idea of using the traditional orange+chocolate combo, and decided to make an adult version (i.e., add alcohol) by using Grand Marnier in the batter and frosting.
Fall weather pointed its nose in September. While I enjoy summer, colder weather makes me happy because I then have to eat tons of soups and stews and I loooove soups and stews! They are so comforting after being out in the cold. We’ve also been having a lot of ups and downs in temperature this year; it actually feels like there are 10 seasons now sometimes.
Shepherd’s pie is definitely a childhood favourite, and a perfect comfort food meal for those colder days that just started. Although I liked the traditional corn-meat-potato mix as a child, I have been loving experimenting with different veggie fillings for vegan versions of the classic. As long as there are mashed potatoes on top, I am happy! This shepherd’s pie is far the classic, with
I was quite excited to get a bag of Kiss Me Organics matcha to review because, well… I love matcha! My favorite way to enjoy matcha is in a latte, although I also like it just whisked in hot water. I also love using it in recipes, such as smoothies, cakes and other treats. However, I often shy away from using it in my baked goods
